10/02/17: Tribute to a legend Tom Petty 
"Tom Petty you were a huge part of my life, personal and professional. So glad I got to meet you at The Vic Theater in Chicago fifteen years ago. I saw you a total of 10 times since Wildflowers Tour when I was only 15. You impacted my life with every album you made before and since. Rest in Peace. Thank you for making millions of people believe in the power of the song".

​-Aaron #riptompetty
09/11/17: Skyline Music Concert Series Newz
"Skyline Music Concert Series"  has several new events featuring some of the best local talent in West Suburbs including 7 Corners, The GenXorcists, She Rides Tigers, The Kings Rising, Led Pig, Rebel Soul Revival, and the Black Bolts.  Also the upcoming tribute show for R.E.M.'s Automatic For the People and Radiohead's OK Computer at Uncommon Ground in Nov. For more details on this monthly event please visit the link below:
09/04/17:  Upcoming Concerts
Performing at In Bloom Lombard Acoustic Fest Sat Sept 9th at 3:00PM at Balkan Bakery's outside patio. Dozens of songwriters playing all over downtown Lombard all day today. Not often I get to rock out acoutsic solo outside with so many talented friends, this is going to be fun. Breaking out tunes I usually cant play with the band and a few brand new songs written this summer.
08/21/17:  Lightning Bolt Newz
New single Lightning Bolt is being spun on Rock Rebel Radio's Tasting Room Show with Coren McLeod to promote upcoming concert at Cubby Bear Chicago on Sept 2nd.
08/14/17:  Selfie and the Photobombs Newz
Selfie and the Photobombs are set to perform the world famous "Smallville" Superfest in Plano IL this Saturday at 5:45PM. This festival celebrates the iconic DC Comic Character, Superman.  We have a great set planned full band.
08/06/17:  The Ex_Files News
Just Announced: Aaron Williams and Michael C. Hayes live at Cubby Bear Wrigleyville Sept 2nd with special guests. This is our first concert in Chicago with our new project. Had a great show at Homegrown and excited for our city debut. I have pre-sale tickets and more details coming soon!
7/31/17:  Homegrown Arts and Music Festival Newz
Here's to another great Homegrown Arts and Music Festival.  Thank you to 1,000 music fans, 100 musicians, and 15 art vendors for making year 5 the greatest one yet. Hope everyone had a fun and safe time, seemed like that is exactly what happened. Stayed tuned for photos and videos, ROCK!
7/24/17:  Aaron Williams Music / Homegrown Festival NEWZ
Spent Sunday being interviewed on the ABC Morning Show with Brian Shamie. Experience I'll never forget! After the interview I was shown the paper. Never been on the cover of anything before. Thank you Brian and Daily Herald for this honor to represent ORIGINAL music in Chicago's West Burbs. Homegrown Arts and Music Festival is becoming an entity all its own.  Here are the links to view the interview and read the brilliantly written article on the 5th annual Milestone by Mr. Brian Shamie that truly encapsulates this year's event.  Thank You and see you SATURDAY!
07/17/17:  AWB and Homegrown Fest NEWZ
​Daily Herald's Brian Shamie and I are going to sit down with ABC 7 Chicago Morning News (Channel 7) this Sunday July 22nd between 8:30AM and 9AM to discuss and promote 5th Annual Homegrown Arts and Music Festival 2017 to the greater Chicagoland area. Very grateful for this sensational opportunity to spread the word on ORIGINAL music from the West Burbs and our growing yearly celebration. 
07/10/17: Homegrown Arts and Music Festival  Newz
Is there a huge celebration of original music/art happening in the West Burbs? 5th Annual Homegrown Arts and Music Festival 2017. 220 RSVP and over 550 Interested. 30K+ hits on our website in 30 Days. Event page has over 300 shares. 1,500 tickets are being sold by 30 acts. That's only the beginning, huge announcements coming very soon for the milestone 5th annual on July 29th at BaseCamp Pub & Eatery.   Stay Tuned!  
07/03/17:  The Ex_Files News
Michael C Hayes and I are working hard putting the finishing touches on our upcoming album "The Ex_Files."  The first single "Always Have Your Back" is finished and ready for mixing as are a handful of others.  Here I am laying down some string ideas ob the keys for my original songs "Sweet Chariot" and "Atmosphere" for our string duo to perform very soon.  Writing string sections is challenging a lot of fun!
06/26/17:  The Ex_Files Newz
Singer/songwriter night for the 4th installment of the Skyline Music Concert Series #4 this Friday night starting at 9PM featuring a full band headlining set from Aaron Williams and Michael C Hayes.
06/19/17:  Aaron Williams Music Newz
Live video performance of my new single LIGHTNING BOLT from WNIJ's "Sessions from Studio A" with Carl Nelson.  Lightning Bolt's studio version produced by Johnny K is streaming on Spotify and available for download on Itunes. 
06/12/17:  Homegrown Arts and Music Festival NEWZ
Homegrown is my yearly music festival celebrating local musicians and artists. This year we have 30 acts on three stages, all from DuPage or close surrounding including my two projects Aaron Williams Band and Aaron Williams and Michael C Hayes. Two very creative bands names indeed. Click the button/link below for details.
06/12/17:  Aaron Williams Music Newz
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AWB set to host the 5th annual Homegrown Arts and Music Festival 2017
05/22/17:  Aaron Williams Music NEWZ
Aaron Williams' new single "Lightning Bolt" was spun on 101WKQK Demo312 show last night. Lightning Bolt is streaming on Spotify and available for download on ITunes. 
05/15/17:  Aaron Williams Music NEWZ
FREE concert Friday May 19th performing music from the upcoming album The Ex_Files at Two Brothers Roundhouse with special guests Invisible Cartoons.  Releasing new single "Lightning Bolt" recorded at Johnny K Productions.  Its also the 25th anniversary of Wayne's World and we are playing in Aurora Illinois. Sure to be throwbacks all night, Chea!  
05/08/17:  Homegrown Arts and Music Festival NEWZ
Homegrown Arts and Music Festival is announcing the lineup all this week 20 Bands. 10 Solo Musicians. 15 Art Vendors. Including two performances by Aaron Williams with The Ex_Files and AWB.  This is the first milestone and we have a great event planned this year.
05/01/17:  Aaron Williams Music NEWZ
Releasing a new original song  "Lightning Bolt" produced and mixed by the masterful Johnny K along with an upcoming concert at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora IL with Michael C Hayes and Invisible Cartoons. Lightning Bolt will be made available on ITunes, Amazon, Spotify, and IHeart Radio. Stay Tuned. 
04/24/17:  Skyline Music Concert Series NewZ
Skyline Music Concert Series this Friday April 28th in Lisle IL with some amazing talent. This showcase focuses on the hard working musicians from DuPage County performing and recording original music. ​Don't miss this rare chance to see four  bands from our area. 
04/17/17:  The Ex_Files NewZ
Aaron Williams and Michael C Hayes preview songs from their upcoming album The Ex_Files live at Two Brothers Roundhouse. The set will also include songs from our solo albums ​
including "Lightning Bolt" and "Vines" mixed with some deep cuts from the archives (Zen Feat / Truss era). Very Special guests Invisible Cartoons will open the show. Free to the public · 21 and up.
04/10/17:  Oh Mindy Newz
Aaron Williams Band's original song "Oh Mindy" written for the film Mind Over Mindy ,will be getting some coverage soon and is now streaming on Spotify.  
Go ahead, hit play!
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04/03/17:  Selfie and the Photobombs Newz
Two upcoming performances with my acoutsic cover duo, Selfie and the Photobombs. Shows announced for April including Chicago IL on April 8th with the incredible Courtney Stone.  For more details (and to check out all of Selfie and the Photobomb's up coming shows), click the link below.
03/27/17:  Skyline Music Concert Series Newz
New Monthly Skyline Music Concert Series in underway on Marach 30th featuring the best talent from Chicagoland. Check out the first installment at the link:
03/20/17:  "Oh Mindy" Newz
The film Mind Over Mindy will be shown in Frankfort IL on April 6th at 7:30PM.  AWB's award winning original song "Oh Mindy" was written for the film and is available for download on Itunes and Amazon. For more info on the showing of Mind Over Mindy Click the link:
03/13/17:  Homegrown Arts and Music Festival Newz
Date announced and band submissions are now open for the first anniversary celebration of original music and art in Dupage County. Click the link for more info on the 5th annual Homegrown:
03/06/17:  The Ex_Files Newz
Moving right along with the new collaborative album The Ex_Files. Mike Racky visited Mike and I at Populous Studio to contribute Steel Pedal to a couple of Mike's songs. Beautiful work.  
02/20/17:  Homegrown Arts and Music Festival NEWZ

​Soon announcing date/venue and opening submissions my annual festival now in it's 5th year.
02/13/17:  Selfie and the Photobombs NEWZ
New show announcement with Aaron and Courtney's singing acoustic duo, Selfie and the Photobombs.  Saturday March 10th in Elgin IL.
02/06/17:  ​The Ex_Files NEWZ
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BaseCamp Lisle IL 01/27/17
​Aaron Williams & Michael C Hayes concert at BaseCamp on Jan 27th saw both new and old tunes from both sides. "Everybody Loves My Baby" and "Lonely Feeling" off the upcoming album The Ex_Files was performed with a full band for the first time since House of Blues spring 2016. 
01/30/17:  Oh Mindy NEWZ
"Oh Mindy" has won Best Original Song From A Film at The American Tracks International Music Awards. Ceremony held in Los Angeles on May 9th 2017.  

​Oh Mindy was written for the independent film "Mind Over Mindy" starring Jim O'Heir and Larry Thomas.  Directed by Robert Alaniz. 
01/02/17:  Aaron Williams Music Newz
Welcome to the new:
www.aaronwilliamsmusic.com

Finally a place to document all my madness. Stay tuned all year for new singles, new album, and the 5th annual Homegrown Arts and Music Festival, ROCK!
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